Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Local nonprofit organization, Tehachapi Murals, invites the community to attend the ribbon cutting for the newly repaired and restored "1915 Street Dance" mural on Monday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. The mural is located on Tehachapi Boulevard between Robinson and Green Street. Following the harsh weather conditions last winter, the wall incurred serious water damage where the mural is located. Large portions of the mural were falling off in pieces, posing not only a safety concern but a cause for...
The Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association (TMTA) is hosting its annual Brewfondo Gravel riding event. Don't let the name fool you, we aren't sending cyclists all over Tehachapi while drinking alcohol. It's a cycling event open to all ages and families with an after-party at TK Pizza. The event will have three course options, ranging from "very difficult" to "easy." The courses will take you through the historic downtown, transition to the TMTA Trails System and then wind you through various...
The Bakersfield College Student Involvement Festival is just around the corner, and the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association (TARA) is excited to announce our participation in this vibrant event. TARA will be hosting demonstrations at the festival on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Dr., Bakersfield. Whether you are a seasoned ham radio operator or simply curious about the world of ham radio, we invite you to visit our booth. This is a fantastic...
Forty five years ago, members of Tehachapi Valley Arts Association banded together with the vision of opening Gallery 'N' Gifts, a gift shop and art gallery where members could sell their handmade goods. Decades later, thanks to amazing community support and dedicated artist members, they're still carrying on the tradition of offering high-quality handcrafted items and fine art to their customers in the very same location where it all started. The members share rent, take turns working days to...
On Sunday, Sept. 15, kids of all ages are invited to the annual Kids Day at the Museum from noon to 4 p.m. on the 300 block of South Green Street. The Tehachapi Museum, Errea House and Garden and Green Street will be filled with fun activities and displays. Admission and all activities are free. Currently 20 activities and displays have been confirmed, including making bird feeders, beading bracelets, quilting, soap carving, sheep decorating, player piano pumping and weaving. Displays will inclu...
Calling all musical ghosts, ghouls and goblins! It’s time to start rehearsing for the annual TPOPs (Tehachapi Pops Orchestra) Halloween Spooktacular Concert. This year’s show will again be presented at the Tehachapi Adult Day Healthcare Center, 123 W. F St., on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. Rehearsals started on Thursday, Aug. 29, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., in downtown Tehachapi, and will continue each Thursday until the show. Local musicians are welcome to join in for this monstrously fun music event. TPOPs is an inc...
The California Living Museum (CALM) will host its 16th annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, Sept. 7. To prepare for this sweet celebration, the zoo will close early at 1:30 p.m. and reopen from 2 to 5 p.m., inviting guests to indulge in a frozen extravaganza. Attendees can build their own ice cream sundaes, enjoy root beer floats and savor a variety of other frozen treats. Admission for CALM members is $10 for adults and $8 for children (3-12 years). For non- members, admission is $15 for...
Local plumbing business, John the Plumber, is excited to announce a hiring fair, offering opportunities for those interested in starting or advancing their careers in the plumbing industry. The fair will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m., at their location, 103 W. I St., Tehachapi. John the Plumber is known for its commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to expand their...
The Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center is excited to announce the dates and theme for the 2024 Antelope Valley Fair, which will take place from Sept. 25-29. This year's theme, "Hay It's A Moosical Fair," was developed in collaboration with Lancaster High School's Audio Visual & Engineering students. The top three projects were submitted by Isabel Grider, Lars Smith and Alyus Albright. Albright's theme, "Hay It's A Moosical Fair" was selected as the winner by the Board of Directors. "I would...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District (TVRPD) is excited to announce the third annual "Brews on the Mountain" event, set to take place on Sept. 21 at West Park. This unique beer festival will bring together the best brews from near and far, live entertainment, games, and a stunning mountain backdrop for an unforgettable day. "Brews on the Mountain" is a celebration of craft beer culture, offering attendees the chance to sample a variety of beers while enjoying live music and delicious...
Please join us on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., for our next quarterly meeting. Our speaker will be Erin Gates, with Miranda Hernandez assisting, from the César E. Chávez National Monument. We meet at the Golden Hills Elementary school cafeteria, 20215 Park Rd. Raffle and refreshments are an added bonus. About Erin Gates Gates serves as the superintendent of César E. Chávez National Monument in Keene, California. In her most recent role at Redwood National and State Parks, where she ser...
What do you get when you combine fame, ego, ambition, jealousy, intrigue, deception and just plain malice with a touch of the psychic? You get "Deathtrap, a thriller in two acts," which is the opening line spoken by actor, Ed Kramer who plays playwright, Sidney Bruhl in the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association's (TCTA) summer offering. "Deathtrap" playwright, Ira Levin was just 23 when he wrote his first novel, the award-winning masterpiece of crime fiction, "A Kiss Before Dying," then turned...
A walk through downtown Tehachapi always includes friendly faces, but doesn't usually reveal sidewalks filled with dragons, superheroes and flowers. Chalk on the Walk 2024 arrives Aug. 10. Originally founded by former Tehachapi Valley Arts Association (TVAA) President Peggy Cowden in 2000, Chalk on the Walk is a community-wide event that welcomes creative people of all skill levels and ages. One of the great things about this event is that the medium is accessible and down-to-earth. Do you...
The City of Tehachapi and Westlane Brewing are excited to present the 2024 Green Street Get Down on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and lawn chairs to enjoy live performances by Yachty by Nature and Joe Peters. Admission to the concert is free! Local breweries will be serving their craft beer and Tehachapi Vineyard Church will be providing free water and refreshments. Yachty by Nature will "take you on a sunset cruise to the guilty pleasures of '70s and '80s...
Trains have been traditional gifts for young and old alike. The Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club would like to share their toys with all of you at their Summer Model Train Show, to be held Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Listen to the whistles, bells, huffing and chuffing as you watch the operating layouts in Large Scale, Lionel, LEGO, G and Z Modules. It's a fun time for the public as well as the modelers. There will also be a promotions table,...
One of the best challenges theatre demands of an actor is to create a compelling character. Kenny Chugg, Director of "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin, lets the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) cast have their say. Sidney Bruhl, the famous playwright, was delighted to be interviewed. "It's always a pleasure to talk to the media. Although I haven't had a hit in 18 years, I'm in negotiations with producers like David Merrick. This play will be my crowning achievement: a stunning murder...
Are you curious about Ham Radio? Or perhaps you're genuinely interested in exploring the endless possibilities it offers? The Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association warmly invites everyone to join us for our monthly club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m., in the Tehachapi Police Department, 220 W. C St. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just starting out, come sit in and talk to us. We love to share our passion for Ham Radio and connect with fellow enthusiasts! Don't miss this opportunity...
The Tehachapi Police Department is hosting Tehachapi Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park. Like the National Night Out event that will be celebrated across the country on the same date, Tehachapi Night Out aims to connect with and meet the needs of Tehachapi residents. Chief Richard Standridge invites the community to meet him, his staff and enjoy a summer evening in the park. The goal of the event is to promote police-community partnerships and...
Given the recent number of wildfires near Tehachapi and adjoining communities, the Stallion Springs Community Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a presentation titled, "Residential Fire Hazards in Rural Communities." The presenter will be Fire Engineer Ethan Kennedy from the Kern County Fire Department. Kennedy will address the causes of typical home fires. These include: kitchen related fires; fires caused by heating equipment; fires resulting from a lack of appliance maintenance and home ele...
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival returns on Aug. 17 and 18. This beloved event, which has long been a celebration of summer since the inception of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw thousands of attendees for a weekend packed with entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more. We're thrilled to host the 61st Tehachapi Mountain Festival, celebrating our community's heritage and showcasing all the things...
The acclaimed classic murder mystery "Deathtrap," written by Ira Levin, opens at the BeeKay Theatre on Aug. 16. With four weeks 'til opening, Producer David Stenstrum and Director Kenny Chugg are working 24/7 to mold the cast and crew into creating a perfect, well-crafted summer blockbuster. The Tehachapi Community Theatre Association, known to locals as TCT, is at the top of their game, having come a long way from the challenges of the pandemic. Each production seems even better than the last...
Our featured quilter for the 2024 Tehachapi Mountain Quilters Quilt Show is Frosti Acord. Her beautiful quilts will be on display at the Quilt Show, which will be held at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, 105 East E Street, on Oct. 12-13. She is a long-time resident of Bear Valley Springs. She moved to the area in 1988 when her husband Jerry was transferred from the Hawthorne Northrop to the Palmdale Northrop to continue working in the aircraft industry. He designed each of their two resi...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts has a great schedule of events for August. Starting with their annual "Take Your Best Shot" Photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit photos for a chance at the $100 Best of Show prize or one of seven first place $25 prizes. All first, second, third place winners, as well as a handful of honorable mention awards, receive ribbons. Submissions are accepted at Gallery 'N' Gifts from July 19-29. An awards reception...
Kids Day at the Museum will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. on the 300 block of South Green St. Plans are being made for the best Kids Day ever! We are looking for additional activities and displays that will interest kids of all ages. Any organization or individual interested in presenting an activity or volunteering to assist should contact Kids Day Coordinator Dixie Coutant at (661) 599-1889 for further information. Past activities have included making bracelets, bird feeders, b...
Ten years ago, a simple idea was born – to have a party to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. The idea took shape and the first Cheers to Charity (C2C) event took place in the parking lot outside of what was then Veritas Wine Bar. Attendance on August 9, 2014, was 148 people – people who believed in the mission and supported the cause. The venue was set up and torn down in one day. There was tasty food, wine, beer, dancing and more. Cheers gave away $15,000 and supported six org...
